Orthodontics with Porcelain Brackets

Orthodontics with Porcelain Brackets

Porcelain braces are made of ceramic, unlike traditional braces that are made of metal. So instead of shiny metal, they can be transparent or tooth-colored. This difference helps braces to be less visible to others.

Features of Porcelain Braces

Their main advantage is that they are more aesthetically pleasing and less conspicuous, especially from afar. However, the use of this type of bracket has some disadvantages in terms of treatment and cost.

 Regarding treatment, the tensile strength is greater than metal brackets, causing them to be more brittle. This can lead to a higher incidence of fracture during treatment and the associated disadvantages that come with it.

This fragility causes treatment to take longer than with metal braces, as lighter forces will have to be used, meaning the teeth will move more slowly.

porcelain braces; It can be used in patients who are uncomfortable with the appearance of metal brackets, want to carry less visible wires, are allergic to various metals, and will have an MRI, especially in the neck area.

Disadvantages of Porcelain Braces

• Higher cost than metal braces
• With this type of brackets, the treatment time is longer due to the high friction between the porcelain brackets and the wire.
• Porcelain brackets are inherently more durable than metal brackets.
• When choosing this type of treatment, aesthetics should be at the forefront and it should be known that it is a more profitable alternative than lingual orthodontics or removable clear aligners.

With Dent Lale, you can make the most of the advantages of porcelain braces. At this point, it is sufficient to contact us for a professional and quality dental treatment process.